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Huitan daily huipil. W87 x L164 cm opened. This circa-1980 huipil was hand woven on a back strap loom in two
well-matched red cotton base panels. These panels are decorated by horizontal bands of supplementary brocade
featuring various geometric motifs. The collar is decorated with a machine embroidered appliqué and, along with
the arm holes trimmed with velvet. Traditional textiles in the Huitan style are very rare. This fine example is
in very good condition. It was acquired from Tomasa Calbo Mateo of Chichicastenango at the “bomberos” market in
Panajachel. (10-64) $ 75. SOLD. Other very similar available.
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